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Government spends £400m to acquire bankrupt satellite firm
After being shut out of EU satellite programme in light of Brexit, UK joins consortium with Indian telecoms giant Bharti to buy OneWeb
Treasury ‘got it wrong’ over tweet celebrating pubs reopening
Ministry deleted post encouraging people to ‘raise a glass’ after backlash
Fewer frameworks and more ministerial muscle – how government can make good on its SME agenda
The results of techUK’s annual GovTech SME Survey suggest the Digital Marketplace has made a positive impact on access to the public sector tech market but, according to Henry Rex, there are barriers still to be overcome
Gove urges structural change of ‘government machine’ in call for reform
Minister discusses need for new training campus and greater use of data in evaluation of projects
Report finds ‘profound failings’ in Scottish NHS IT systems
Holyrood committee is sharply critical of technology underpinning the prescription of medicines
HMRC launches redundancy scheme as remote-working review goes on
Union criticises move to cut jobs before assessment of flexible working has been completed
Johnson claims no country yet has a ‘functional contact-tracing app’ during PMQs grilling
The prime minister overlooked 22 other nations that have launched tracking technology as Keir Starmer turned up the heat
Government auditors ‘generated £1bn savings’ last year
NAO annual report claims the organisation saved £16 for every £1 it spent
Defra hunts £135k operations chief to push on with transformation
Department advertises for vacant senior managerial position
Digital trade a key focus of talks with ‘old friends’ Australia and New Zealand
Government cites importance of ‘pivoting towards Asia-Pacific’
Digital pros among 100 furloughed citizens pitching in at government departments
Civil service HR top dog thanks volunteers
Full customs checks for EU goods to be deferred, report claims
New HMRC system given more breathing room as Border Delivery Group moved from tax agency to Cabinet Office
Critics claim government review into Post Office IT scandal does not go far enough to address ‘largest miscarriage of justice in our history’
About 900 sub-postmasters were prosecuted and asked to repay large sums of money that IT system wrongly suggested were missing
Mr Motivator joins Whitehall’s online Pride celebrations
Civil service marks Pride month by hosting a range of digital events and celebration for the LGBT+ community
Cabinet Office repurposes Brexit consultancy deals to help departments bring in external coronavirus support
Central department creates ‘clearing hub’ allowing departments to bid for consultants
Review to examine whether UK electoral laws are fit for digital age
The Committee on Standards in Public Life claims that online campaigning has ‘transformed the way parties engage with voters’
IT staff among 650-plus extra people required in Westminster after end of virtual Commons
Hundreds of digital workers could be asked to return to work on-site
How can local government get it right on shared services?
Experts from councils and industry partners discuss the key benefits and challenges to consider if local authorities are to reap the rewards of sharing services
‘Cyberattacks are as deadly as the battlefield’ – MoD launches dedicated Cyber Regiment
New unit of Armed Forces will be tasked with securing communications networks
DfE to gather data on thousands of pupils and parents to support coronavirus policy response
Department is to set up an online research hub to conduct regular surveys
Parliament to continue to allow remote contributions
Government drops plan to require all MPs to attend the commons in person